Here are 5 toy Ideas to spark imaginative play.

6 Examples of Toys That Help Develop The Pincer Grasp.

Activities for 2 Year Olds To Promote Cognitive, Motor, and Social Development.

Kidding around toys has been one of my favorite toy stores for some time (check out the store tour I did here). Visiting Kidding Around is always inspiring and rewarding as I often find new and exciting toys (and of course educational ones) to share with all of you in the hopes that you and your kids will love them as much as I do.

When people think of supporting speech and language development, they automatically think: letters, colors, flashcards, or ipad apps. Ask any speech language pathologist, and they will tell you the best way to build communication skills is through play!

All parents love it when toys serve a dual purpose: teaching kids valuable knowledge that will help them succeed in life AND keeping them pleasantly entertained.

If you are concerned about your child’s social skills or simply want to spend more family time, there are a variety of toys and games that work on the development of social skills -- at all ages!

It is important to be intentional about fine motor development from the time a baby is born and not when they begin school.

7 Pop Up Toys For Babies (You Both Will Love). Pop up toys are one of the most popular types of cause and effect toys for young kids.

Children have been doing household chores since the dawn of time. Chores were once a necessity due to an abundance of work needing completion and a lack of modern technology.

Here is everything your soon to be first grader needs to know

Cooperative play is less about winning or losing and more about working together to solve a problem.

Here are a few activities that can help kids learn to write letters.

Here are a few ideas to help your child become an expert counter by Kindergarten:

The first thing to remember when teaching shapes and colors is that repetition is the best way to reinforce this skill. You can never go wrong with using books to help teach a concept. There is an amazing variety of children’s literature devoted to teaching shapes and colors to children. These are a just a few of our favorite shape and color books that you might consider checking out:

As Baby becomes more alert and awake, new parents may find themselves wondering – when and how do I play with my baby? In this article, we will discuss when and how babies learn to play, and we will give a few toy ideas to keep them engaged as they grow.

Inspire curiosity, encourage problem-solving, and enhance creativity with these fun and creative play ideas for toddlers.

Sensory play, or play that stimulates a child’s senses, is very beneficial for young children’s growth and development. Children learn about the world around them through play. Interacting with their environment using their seven senses (sense of movement and sense of pressure included) promotes cognitive development, tactile awareness, and both fine and gross motor skills.

Understanding the feelings of others is how children learn and practice empathy. Your child will be able to be a good friend to his peers if he can recognize how they are feeling and respond appropriately.

If you’re feeling confused about how to know if your child is ready for Preschool, fear not! Preschool is designed to be a gentle introduction into the world of school, and the teachers understand that a big part of their job is teaching young children “how to do school”. But there are a few things parents can help their children with at home to ease the Preschool transition. In this article we will examine a few readiness skills and discuss how you can build these with your soon-to-be Preschooler.